The Countess

The Countess

The Countess

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The Countess

1989

1h 59m

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Drama

Overview

A teenage girl's rebellion through drugs becomes a metaphor for the struggle between individuality and totalitarianism. Amidst the political upheaval of 1968, Sybilla (the "Countess") is sent to a girls' re-education camp when she is caught using drugs. After a failed affair and an abortion, Sybilla's drug use lands her in a mental clinic where she resists efforts to remold her personality. Based on a true story.

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14 members

Acting

Svetla Yancheva

The Countess

Svetla Yancheva

Acting

Alexander Doynov

Toni

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Valcho Kamarashev

Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil

Valcho Kamarashev

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Katya Paskaleva

Maria

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Petar Popyordanov

Boyko

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Maria Statulova

D-r Gerenska

Maria Statulova

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Ilia Dobrev

Payryaza

Ilia Dobrev

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Krystjo Lafazanov

Starshinata Penko

Krystjo Lafazanov

Directing

Eduard Sachariev

Rangel, Boyko's father

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Martina Vachkova

Biyachkata

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Христо Гърбов

Nacho

Христо Гърбов

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Iren Krivoshieva

Vili

Iren Krivoshieva

Acting

Samuel Finzi

Unknown Role

Samuel Finzi

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Itzhak Finzi

Psychiatrist

Itzhak Finzi

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